A Taylors man was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to burglary first degree and other charges, the Solicitor's Office said.

Zachery Cantrell, 20, and his co-defendant Dylan S. Bryant, 20 at time, forced their way into a home in Taylors in daylight on Oct. 17, 2017, according to evidence presented at the plea hearing by Assistant Solicitor Jennifer Tessitore.

Armed with the victim's handguns, the two men filled a pillowcase with property from the house, the Solicitor's Office said in press release.

The victim's brother fired his gun at Bryant, who dropped the items and escaped out the front door while Cantrell fled out of the back door. Bryant was quickly found in the woods by Sheriff's Office deputies. The victim's handgun and jewelry were found in Bryant's pockets, prosecutors said.

Cantrell was arrested three weeks later after Bryant implicated him. Cantrell confessed to his participation in the crimes, the press release said.